New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Derek Thomas Fears
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4628012
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Derek Thomas Fears carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2008 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 18 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Derek Thomas Fears is registered as bar number 4628012 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Davis Polk And Wardwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD LAW SCHOOL (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Derek compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 3,437 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Derek Thomas Fears is longer-tenured than 11% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,437 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 89% higher than 11% of 3,437 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4628012
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk And Wardwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4625
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Derek Thomas Fears's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Derek Thomas Fears carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Derek Fears licensed?
Derek Fears is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Derek Thomas Fears admitted to the bar?
Derek Thomas Fears was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Derek Thomas Fears go to law school?
Derek Thomas Fears attended HARVARD LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Derek Thomas Fears work for?
Derek Thomas Fears is associated with Davis Polk And Wardwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Derek Thomas Fears in good standing?
No, Derek Thomas Fears carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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